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N I S A T I N
{at the foot of the mountain)
State Teachers College at North Adams
nineteen hundred thirty -eight
CONTENTS
DEDICATION 7
FACULTY 14
SENIORS 16
HISTORY 39
WILL 41
PROPHECY 43
UNDERCLASSMEN . ... as
ACTIVITIES 52
ADVERTISEMENTS .... 69
DEDICATION
WALLACE H. VENABLE
for his quiet and unostentatious yet
firm and thoughtful guidance of our
class, we respectfully dedicate this
yearbook .
TO THE CLASS OF 1938:
J. N A FEW days you will be leaving college; but in all the years to come, the college
can never leave you. With you will ever be the memories of the experiences, the
friendships and loves of four glorious years of youth. Much of the knowledge
which you so laboriously acquired will be forgotten — but the spirit of learning
and the joy of scholarship will not depart. The glimpses of truth and beauty given
you here will make it impossible for you to be satisfied with anything less than the
best in life. This is the final measure of your education.
You go out to teach. To the throngs of children into whose lives you are to
come, may you bring only that which you have found to be good and true. Out of
your own richness in living may you give freely and gladly to those less fortunate
so that they, in their turn, may be released from poverty of mind and spirit. This
will be the true measure of your teaching.
May the dreams of your youth come true.
Grover C. Bowman, President
President Grover C. Bowman
Williams B.A
Yale M.A.
Lillian Boyden
Boston University B.S., M.A.
Harry S. Broudy
Boston University B.A.
Harvard M,A., Ph.D.
Thomas Cummings
Grace L. Donelson
Andrew S. Flagg
Mass. School of Art B.S. in Ed.
Roger F. Holmes
Wesleyan B.A.
Boston University Ed.M.
College Faculty
Elizabeth M. Jenkins
Columbia M.A.
Edmund Luddy
Boston College B.A.
Boston University M.A.
Mary Underhill
Radcliffe B.A., M.A.
Harvard Ed.M.
Wallace H. Venable
University of Vermont B.S.
Columbia M.A.
Beth A. Weston
Boston University B.S., Ed.M.
Blanid Queeney, Matron
Framingham State Teachers College
B.S. in Ed.
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Training School Faculty
Fannie A. Bishop, B.S.E.
Alice M. Card
Ethel M. Carpenter
Viola Cooper
Martha E. Durnin, B.S.E.
E. Idella Haskins
Catherine L. Tobin, B.S.E.
Marion H. Ketchuin
Loretta J. Loft us
Veronica A. Loft us
Ruth A. Lyman
Helen E. Mallery
Mary Nagle
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SENIORS
We have spent jour happy years here
At our college in the Berkshires,
Making friendships we'll remember
After time has dimmed our vision.
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MILDRED BOYD
"Affection warm, and faith sincere.
And soft humanity are here."
Class Vice-President (1,2,3,4); Drama Club
(1,2,3,4), Vice-President (2); W.A.A. Secretary
(2), Treasurer (3); Beacon Staff (3); \isniiii
Staff (4); Glee Club (1,2,3,4); "I'll Leave It To
You" (3); President's List, Mid-year l°-.'5tS;
Chairman of Freshman Dance; Ivy Oration (3);
Archery
^IIE'S versatile, that girl Billie. Hark to her list of accomplishments. She writes
cleverly, both music and literature — witness the class history. She dances well -
a break for the men at the proms. She mimics — did you ever hear her rendition
of Stepin Fetchit or Donald Duck? She is an actress in her own right — remember
Faith Crombie? She sings — for the entertainment of others as well as herself.
Add to all this, she is a winner when it comes to teaching. » » » There is
never a dull moment with Bill in our midst. Our college lives would have seemed
incomplete without those witty tales, those entertaining acts, those thoughtfully
considerate deeds.
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SHIRLEY CHAMPLIN
"The great woman is she who does not lose
her child's heart."
House Council (3,4), President (4); Student
Council (2); Framingham Conference (2);
Drama Club (1,2,3,4), Treasurer (2), Nice-
President (3); Nisatin Staff (4), Beacon Staff
(3); Glee Club (1,2,3,4); Poetry Club (4);
"Twig of Thorn" (1); "Icebound" (2); "I'll
LeaveltTo You" (3); President's List, Mid-year,
1938; Basketball: W.A.A.
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1 OR she's a jolly good fellow . . ." A welcome addition to any class is this
lass with her alert and vivacious personality. Shirl goes her happy way, squeezing
as much fun out of life as her high spirits and the dorm rules will allow. » » .»
She is an intriguing combination of seriousness and hilarity — the woman and the
child. At one moment she may he convincingly dynamic in the fight against the
menace of war. In the next she may be planning ways in which to add to her col-
lection of china dogs. » » » From Shirl we may well take to heart the lesso'i
that both hard work and play are essential to complete success. She has wo'i a
high place in our affections. To know her is to invite happiness.
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RUTH COHEN
" Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a
subject ourselves, or we know where we
can find information about it."
Glee Club (1,2,4); Current Events Club (4);
Class Finance Committee (4); Soccer; W.A.A.
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NE OF the most difficult tasks that we know of is to train ourselves to read
something in a newspaper besides the ''funnies." Ruth's ability to read a paper
thoroughly and conscientiously, and to remember accurately what is worth re-
calling, shows how steady application of mind can achieve results. » ,, ,, An
unusual amount of the spirit of cooperation is an integral part in the make-up of
Ruth's character. Whatever the task, she is always willing to do her share, and
usually she does more. » ,, ,, Ruth shows a lively interest in learning. Books,
concerts, lectures — and, we mustn't forget, radio programs, she finds valuable
in helping to gain an intelligent outlook on the world. ,, », „ Ruthie will
never know monotony, nor will others when she is with them.
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CLAIRE DEMPSEY
"Do not delay.
Do not delay: the golden moments fly."
Drama Club (1,2,3,4), President (4); Nisatin
Staff (4); Glee Club (1,2,3,4); Freshman Class
Chairman (2,3); Art Club (4); Poetry Club (4);
Salem Conference (4); "Twig of Thorn" (1);
"I'll Leave It To You" (3); Soccer; W.A.A.
G
/LAIRE Dempsey? Business manager of the Nisatin? Well of course — who else.
She has a business head on her shoulders, is economical too, and has a way of mak-
ing a small amount of class money accomplish a tremendous amount of work. She
is adept at managing almost anything — from a publication to a prom. » » »
Claire is a loyal supporter of any activity whether it is selling tickets for a play or
assisting on an assembly program. She puts herself wholeheartedly into it. What's
more, she shows herself able to take orders as well as issue them. » » » She
proves herself an all around girl, ready to take the fun along with the responsibilities.
Claire's sparkling blue eyes and mirth-provoking smile will linger long in our
memories.
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RUTH DENISON
"/ would study, I would know."
Drama Club (1,2,3,4), Secretary (3); Glee Club
(1,2,3,4); Poetry Club (4); Ensemble (2,3);
House Council (1,2,3,4), Vice-President (3,4);
Nisatin Staff (4); Fire Chief (3); "Twig of
Thorn" (1); Class Finance Committee (3);
President's List, Mid-year 1938; Basketball;
W.A.A.
R.
.UTHIE — sweet and gentle by nature. We believe she is an answer to any
instructor's prayer. Conscientious and thorough in homework: punctual in handing
in material; politely attentive to even the dullest lectures, — Ruth is the ideal
student, yet she retains her sense of humor and love of fun. » » » Extra
eurricular as well as curricular activities attract her attention. Largely as a result
of her efforts as chairman, our first public dance was a success. » » » When
given a task she proceeds with vitality and precision, carefully and intelligently
following it through. She is an example of the fastidiousness which should be the
aim of any teacher, or for that matter of any girl. » » » Because of her
disposition Ruthie makes a steadfast companion, a true playfellow, and a charming
friend in the game of life.
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HELEN GRAVELLE
"The eves arc charmed by paintings, the
cars by music."
Glee Club (1,2,3,4), President (3,4); Art Club
(1,2,3,4); Dramatic Club (1,2,3,4); Current
Events Club (1); (lass Song, Music; Nisatin
Staff (4); "S.T.C.N.A."; Archery: W.A.A.
T<
O ALL outward appearances Helen seems lighthearted and untroubled by the
fretful cares of everyday life. We feel sure, however, that the president of a glee
club must have had a tiny worry now and then. » » » She had proved her-
self invaluable to the school and indispensable to the class whenever a skilled pianist
was needed. A concert? Helen can dash off something classical. A school party?
Get Helen Gravelle to play some swing music. » » » We are inclined to be-
lieve in the saying that a person who has talent along one aesthetic line may be
gifted in another artistic field The fact that we owe part of the success of the
Nisatin to Helen's clever sketches bears out this statement. » » » Here is
one girl who will never lack for hobbies. We only hope the profession of teaching
will leave her a hit of time in which to pursue them.
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DORIS JACOB
"To be nameless in worthy deeds exceeds
an infamous history."
Student Council, President (4); Glee Club
(1,2,4); Drama Club (1,2,3,4); W.A.A., Treas-
urer (2); Boston Conference (4); "Twig of Thorn"
(1); "S.T.C.N.A."; Basketball
N.
I EVER disorderly, always the personification of good taste — that's Dot.
She has that flair for wearing clothes that is commonly called chic. We would like
to say that sport and tailored clothes give the effect. The one flaw in this convincing
bit of rationalizing is the fact that Dot looks equally attractive in a frilly evening
gown. » » » Dot has an unfathomable sense of humor which makes her a
cheery, congenial companion. » » » Good taste, good humor, and good com-
mon sense prevail in her actions. Upon her we have placed the most responsible
of school positions, that of being President of the Student Council.
Summed up in a few words we would call her a genuine good sport, known by all
and liked. Success cannot but come her way.
» » »
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MARGARET LaFONTAINE
"My eyes make pictures when thev are
shut."
Class Treasurer (1,2,3,4); Nisatin Staff (4);
Ensemble (1,2,3,4); Glee Club (1,2,3,4); "The
Twig of Thorn" (1); "I'll Leave It To You" (3)
Ivy Oration (3); Chairman of Senior Formal
"S. T.C.N. A."; Soccer; Salem Conference (4)
Drama Club (1,2,3,4); W.A.A.
OH ALL we say that she possesses that "elusive, intangible, indefinable some-
thing" known as charm? To us it appears to be natural rather than acquired poise
which surrounds her. Whatever it may be, she has the power of making one feel at
ease in her presence; and also a still greater power — that of appearing at ease in
the presence of others. » » » The ensemble will regret losing such a loyal
member. Her unfailing assistance has always brought success to every ensemble
appearance. » » » Drama is another of the arts towards which she turns.
She excels in this, as she does in anything which she genuinely likes. » » »
Added to her list of achievements we find that Peg also plays a mean game of soccer.
Charming? Yes. Versatile? Yes. Unmindful of it all, she goes calmly and graciously
on her way — a true lady.
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MARGARET LANOUE
''Wisdom does not shew itself so much in
precept as in life — a firmness of mind
and mastery of appetite."
Nisatin Editor; Student Council (3,4) Secre-
tary-Treasurer (3,4); Class Song, Words;
Chairman of Ring Committee (3); Beacon Staff
(1,3); Massachusetts Press Conference (2);
Salem Conference (4); President's List, Mid-
year 1938; "Twig of Thorn" (1); Drama Club
(1,2,3,4); Glee Club (1,2,3,4); Art Club (4);
Current Events Club (4); Badminton; W.A.A.
D,
URING our tour years at school we have sensed a growing admiration for
Margaret. At first we envied her consistently high scholastic standing. As our
contacts became more intimate we realized th.it she possessed other abilities which
were valuable to us as a class. We depended on her discriminating taste and in-
telligent judgments at times of stress and strain » » » She performed her
duties well. How competently she pursued her task of collecting student dues! »
» » Notwithstanding the fact that at times she may have seemed rather serious,
we can't forget that contagious giggle that found its way into our hearts. » » »
In our mental picture of Babe we shall inevitably find ourselves thinking of a person
who is skilled in the art of book larnin', who is effervescent with the joys of living,
and who is a good friend — in need and indeed. » » » Don't let that Ph.D.
change you, Babe!
SIGRID LOBDELL
" Her soft cheeks make the maple fade.
Such tint, such bloom, was theirs alone."
Glee Club (1); Drama Club (3,4); Poetry Club
(4); Current Events Club (-1); President's List,
Mid-year 1938; Basketball; W.A.A.
Ti
HAT lovely velvety complexion which Siggie possesses is characteristic of her
Norwegian heritage. She may well pride herself upon it. Sig is that blond Nordic
type of which we cannot talk lest a bit of envy creeps in. » » » We also wish
we might be able to talk or write as intelligently on as many subjects as Sig does.
She is able to keep a conversation rolling along and make it entertaining as well
as enlightening. » » » She has a kindly word for whomever she meets and
is deeply sincere when she sympathizes with anyone. Helpful in our times of sorrow
and joyous in our times of gladness, she is able to put herself in the other person's
position — to be sad when others are sad and happy when others are glad. » »
» We wish we could have seen more of her than we did in her sporadic appear-
ances at extra-curricular activities, but she has made her permanent impression
on us, just the same.
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CLARA McCORMICK
"Wit, now and then, struck smartly, shows
a spark."
Permanent Member of Dance Committee; Glee
Club (1,2), Treasurer (2); W.A.A.
T,
() THOSE who do not know her, Clara gives t lit- impression of being rather
abstracted. She possesses a hidden subtle wit which emerges at special occasions.
In fact, her remarks are few and far between, but they can pierce the conversation
with the unexpectedness and sharpness of a sudden explosion. Having recovered
from the shock we are impressed with the fact that only Clara could have phrased
the remark in words which were so devastating. » » » Her greatest asset
is her unselfish willingness to assist at any occasion. With a sincere spirit of help-
fulness and sympathy she accepts her share. She also possesses that rare ability of
being able to get along with anyone, at any time, and under any circumstances.
» » » Above all, we appreciate the fact that she is an excellent listener. Per-
haps that is one of the main secrets of her success.
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ALICE McGRATH
"My own thoughts
Are mv companions."
Archerv; W.A.A.
AL'S amiable nature makes her one of those priceless individuals who, though
non-committal, are agreeable and easily dealt with. We have yet to witness the
occasion when her accommodating spirit is lacking. » » » She is apt to keep
her thoughts to herself, and when troubled or worried she does not burden others
with her cares. This attitude of bearing her share of trouble we noticed particularly
when she was confined at home for one third of our sophomore year by a broken leg.
>» » » To take everything as it comes along shows that she possesses that quality
of sportsmanship so essential to complete happiness. » » » She is extremely
modest about one of her talents — playing the piano. As accompanist in our senior
talent show, we had an opportunity to appreciate it. » » » It is gratifying
to know a person who is without pretension, her own natural self at all times.
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BETTY NEYLAND
"Those graceful acts, those thousand de-
cencies that daily flow from all her words
and actions.^
Class President (1,2,3,4); Student Council (1,2,-
3,4); Drama Ciub (1,2,3,4); Glee Club (1,2,3,4);
Poetry Club (4); "Twig of Thorn" (1); "I'll
Leave It To You" (3); W.A.A. Conference
(3,4); New York Conference (3); President's
List, Mid-year, 1938; "S.T.C.N.A."; Basket-
ball; W.A.A.
T<
O MEET Betty is to come in contact with a personality that unconsciously
elicits the best in itself through the conscious effort of being considerate of others.
» » » Who else could have made so capable an executive? A combination of
delightfully contrasting traits gives her a rarity of character that is essential to
the true leader. Serious, reticent, understanding at times; at others buoyant of
spirit, entertainingly enthusiastic; and always deceivingly nonchalant if the oc-
casion demands nonchalance. » » » Betty is an eager sports enthusiast.
Each approaching season brings with it a new sporting thrill for her. Swimming,
tennis, basketball, skiing, hiking, etc. etc. have given her a radiant appearance.
» » » Efficient and lovable leader of this, the class of '38, we can think of noth-
ing more fitting to say than, "May success and happiness be yours and may we
learn to appreciate you as you truly deserve."
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FLORENCE PELTIER
*'ff hen you do dance, I wish you a ware
o' the sea, that you might even do nothing
but that."
Glee Club (1,2,4); Poetry Club (4); Nisalin
Staff (4); Beacon Staff (3); Chairman of Senior
Formal; "S.T.C.N.A."; Basketball; W.A.A.
"A
/"ANA CHANCE of a ride downtown? ' » » » Miss Florence Peltier, free
taxi driver lor S.T.C., may calmly remark: "Come along, I have only seven pas-
sengers now. We can squeeze you in somewhere." We say she may calmly remark
because this is no unusual occurrence. She has always been more than generous
with the use of her car. What we would have done without her it is impossible to
say. Flo's life is overflowing with an animatedness which is evident in all that she
does. The same spirited vitality which one notices about her dancing is also in
evidence on the basketball court. She has a likable impetuousness about her. It is
this unpredictable quality that keeps life from being dull for her and for us, for
incidentally, riding in the car with her is a rather exciting pleasure.
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BERTHA RAY
"Too busy with the crowded hour to fear
to live or die."
Nisatin Staff (4); Salem Conference (4); Chair-
man of Junior Prom; Drama Club (3,4); Art
Club (4); Poetry Club (4); Glee Club (1,4);
Class Poem (3); Commuter's Club (4); Soccer;
W.A.A.
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G
LOOD tilings come in small packages." This smallest package inourclass
contains so much vitality, so much liveliness, so much talent that the rest of us can
not but stand and wonder. But because she is tiny, do not think that she will be
compelled to teach tiny children, tor she has the determination and perseverance
that will make her a successful teacher of even junior high school boys. However
we would not be surprised to find someday the name of Bertha Hay at the top in
the costume designing industry, or the theatrical make-up business, or the literary
elite, or even the musical world, for in all these fields she has shown her ability.
Bert, as our official make-up artist, has very effectively transformed our actresses
into old ladies, young men, or old men as the role demanded. Her courage, am-
bition, determination, and sincerity have demanded our greatest respect and
admiration.
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CHARLOTTE ROKITA
"I love my duty, love my friend.
Love truth and merit to defend."
Class Finance Committee (4); Reading Club
(1,2,3); Soccer; W.A.A.
T,
HIS lady of the flashing brown eyes possesses an extremely keen insight into
the ways of people. Her sense of humor is searching, and she has the rare ability
to see the joke when it is on herself. Another trait that it would be wise to learn
from her is that of systematic and precise workmanship. She gave herself to the
task of helping to increase the class fund and through her untiring efforts we raised
a goodly amount. » » » Charlotte has a hobby which intrigues us all. She
dresses dolls in their native costumes. The workmanship is exquisite and the re-
sults are dainty and lovely to look at. » » » As for her athletic prowess, she
was one of the main reasons why we would have liked to play the other Teachers
Colleges in soccer. She was a crack player in more ways than one.
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CHARLOTTE VAN DAM
"On (heir own merits modest men are
dumb."
W.A.A., President (4), Vice-President (3);
Class Secretary (1,2,3,4); Beacon Staff (3);
Drama Club (1,2,3,4); "Twig of Thorn" (I);
"S.T.C.N.A."; Soccer
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IT'S grand to have known Charlotte. Modest of nature, she lias become "More
bright from obscurity." Being an unobtrusive person, she will not even take that
credit she rightfully deserves. Not only as a class but as a school have we shown
our belief in her ability by electing her to the position of President of the W.A.A.
» » » Had we left it to Charlotte to tell you, probably you would not know that
she has the highest P.F.I. (Physical Fitness Index) of anyone in the school. Perhaps
it is because of this that her capacity for endurance is boundless. » » » If we
weren't afraid that she wouldn't appreciate being held up as a. model, we might
mention her superhuman ability to come punctually to meetings, basketball games,
and rehearsals, a quality that the re«t of us would do well to cultivate. » » »
A rare personality is hers, of cool efficiency combined with the ardor of ambition.
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ALEXANDER CLEMENT
A real breadwinner is Mr. Clement, but he has won more than material sus-
tenance this year, for he has gained our respect and pleasure at having one more
"boy" on our school roll.
We wish him the fulfillment of all his ambitions.
LEONE GOULD
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We at once found Lee, a newcomer this year, generous beyond measure,
conscientious, adjustable to our ways which have not always been easy for even all
of us to accept. She came to us from Vermont, but Massachusetts may choose to
steal such a capable teacher from the maple sugar state.
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MARY LALOR
"Lollipop" we call her. The name may seem irrelevant, but not when it is
attached to such a sweet, likable girl. Mary is certainly one who puts plenty into
every moment of her life and thereby gains much that everyone covets. We're glad
that she could enjoy the opportunities at Our Lady of the Elms and still find oc-
casion to favor us with a year of her presence.
AGNES HEILLV
Miss Reilly. although an experienced school-marm, has not permeated our
classes with the spirit of a worn, cross teacher, but has presented herself as one of
us — good-natured, appreciative of our complaints at being over-worked, well-
informed. We were happy to have her with us even for only a year.
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Former Members
MARGARET BUCKLEY
Our "Little Buckle" surprised us all by walking out on us at the end of her
third year to assume full responsibility as a teacher. Buckle brightened many of
our college hours with her unfailing appreciation of anything verging on the amus-
ing. We've missed her this year, but we know that her lightdieartedness is filtering
in and making a certain schoolroom a happy workshop.
ROSE MASSACANI
Rose left us thorns pricking our brains with punctures of knowledge while she
went forth to sow seeds in Cheshire. We have often pictured her as she must have
looked that first morning when she established her headquarters in an honest-to-
goodness school and sized herself up with youngsters whom she no doubt had to
look up to. We know her success as a teacher has been well affirmed, for Rose al-
wavs worked well with us.
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THE SENIOR LEGEND
From the hamlets of the Berkshires,
From North Adams in t he foothills,
From the little towns surrounding.
Came our tribe, the High School Seniors,
fame the blondes, brunettes, and titians,
Came the short, the tall and mighty,
Eager for an education,
Eager for the life at college.
Then a new name were we given
By the tribe of Upperclassmen,
Frosh they called us, tribe of Freshmen,
Lowliest tribe in all the village.
At a meeting of the warriors
We were forced to don our headdress,
Forced to don bright yellow headdress,
Low mentality implying.
Radicals! the big chiefs called us.
Problem children, stubborn, wild ones,
Shook their heads at every pow-wow,
Sought the counsel of their fathers
Big Chiefs Thorndike, Freud, and Dewey,
Sought a motive for the actions
Of the Frosh, the tribe of Freshmen,
Lowliest tribe in all the village.
Soon our chieftains were elected,
Chieftains of the tribe of Freshmen.
From the big chiefs of our college,
One we chose to be our mentor.
One beloved by every member
Was this dainty little teacher,
"She the best of all musicians,
She the sweetest of all singers,"
Offered counsel, words of wisdom
To the Frosh, the tribe of Freshmen,
Lowliest tribe in all the village.
'Tis the custom of each new tribe
To begin its social season
With a festive dance and frolic.
From the hamlets of the Berkshires,
From North Adams in the foothills,
From the little towns surrounding
Came the escorts for our maidens,
Dressed in plumage to attract them.
Strange our sisters looked that evening,
Strange their faces were with warpaint,
Dancing, prancing to the tom-toms,
At our festive Freshmen frolic.
Months slipped by, 'til all too quickly
June approached, and studies ended.
We were free — no longer Freshmen,
Lowliest tribe in all the village.
Then a new name were we given,
Sophomores, the tribe of guardians,
Rulers of the new arrivals,
Freshmen, lowest in the village.
Our beloved Sweet Singer left us;
Now a new guide we selected,
Now a big chief, strong and mighty.
So with dances, studies, pow-WOWS,
And our climb up old Mount Greylock,
Quickly passed our year as sophomores
At our new lodge in the mountains,
High among the noble Berkshires.
Then a new name were we given,
Juniors, tribe with disillusions.
Now had come our time of suffering,
Time of hard work, sacrifices.
To the wilds the big chiefs sent us.
Facing tribes of fierce papooses,
Sent us to survive or perish.
We survived, returned to homefires,
Changed, matured, experienced, weary.
Worthy of the name of Juniors,
Worldly tribe and disillusioned.
Now the Big Chiefs called together
All the tribes, their friends and kinsmen,
Bade them come to see us given
Our rewards, three year diplomas.
We were free — until the next year.
Then a new name were we given,
Seniors, haughty tribe and cliquey.
Now a year of strife and struggle,
Now a year of warfare followed,
Sharp our words were, sharp as arrows.
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Aimed at feelings, hurt and wounded.
Great the problems now that faced us,
Great one problem ever haunting.
'Tis a custom of the college
That each tribe before departing
Leave some memoir for their sisters,
Memoir of its years of progress
From the lowly tribe of Freshmen
To the haughty tribe of Seniors,
So we tried to plan a yearbook,
Tried to plan and tried to pay for.
Huge the sum the printer wanted,
Huge the sum for picture taking,
Small the sum we had collected,
Wampum! Wampum! was our war cry.
After many a serious pow-wow,
After many an hour of planning
Lo! our yearbook was completed,
Memoir of our years of progress,
Memoir of the tribe of Seniors.
Now approached the time of parting,
Now new garments were we given,
Long black robes and caps with tassels,
Solemn, dignified, and stately,
High mentality implying.
Once again the Big Chiefs summoned
All the tribes, their friends and kinsmen,
Hade them come to see us given
Our rewards — degree of bachelor.
To the sound of pounding tom-toms,
To the sound of horn and symbols,
Slowly moved our long procession
To the gathering of the Big Chiefs,
Chiefs from far and distant hamlets
Here to give degrees to seniors.
Then a new name were we given
By the Big Chief of our college,
Graduates, the chieftain called us,
Bachelors of Education.
So we bade farewell to sisters,
Said farewell to chieftains mighty,
Started on our lonesome journey
Toward a new world huge and frightening,
Turned and waved farewell to college,
Turned and sighed farewell to college —
Graduates, alone — forgotten.
Mildred Boyd
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TREATY WITH THE IOWAS (I OWE 'YAS')
On the grounds of Alma Mater
Where our ivies are in order,
We, the Seniors, none diviner,
Teachers of young minds rebelling,
Gave a sign for freshmen order,
Stood above our younger sisters,
Passed the peace-pipe from our circle.
From our vision, mountains rooted
Climbed up to the heav'ns unending,
Stretched their topmost rows of timber
Till they seemed to be hair standing;
And the sun, with dying ember,
At the end of journey daily
Flung out beauteous shadows blending
As she glided to her cradle.
In a setting so conducive
To the stir of red blood in us,
With our hearts attuned to giving
With our Indian ink free flowing,
Tried to give our friends a bargain;
Ceded them our prized plunder —
With a sigh these gifts relinquished:
For the meekest and the bravest,
Known as freshmen by our people,
Scalps of facts we all have murdered;
For the gayest and the spryest,
Sophs who've changed their ways to our ways,
Guns with which to wage all Forums;
For the brightest and the eldest,
Juniors closest in their kinship,
Booty with the warmth of color.
As we scanned the group before us.
With a sense of pride and duty
We began to will to teachers
Tilings to keep us in their inem'ries.
To Squaw Weston soccer inj'ries —
l'aw(k)nees barklcss from our battles;
And, in view of future warriors,
Left behind our bows and arrows
And our Indian clubs SO stable
All these, helps for fitness index.
Xext came Big Chief Art Instructor,
Big Chief Flagg with needs so many —
Furs and skins for cold third floor room,
Blankets showing our designing.
With regret he sees us parting
We who Shoshone in his classes
When we into cakes of smooth soap
Had to Chippeways as sculptors.
To Squaw Lnderhill went corn sprouts
Just to maize her garden watchers.
Then to such a nature lover
We unselfishly gave summer, —
Our so gorgeous Indian summer
Teeming with its harvests ripened;
With this season for some hiking,
Went swift moccasins and leggings.
Great Spirit, we invoke thee
As Squaw Donelson's new helper
To keep books from transmigrating
From this realm of books and pamphlets
To unhappy hunting regions.
With your faithful watch and guarding.
She no more will be pursuing
Girls we know she should be Siouxing.
Our attention turned to music
To Squaw Boyden and her trilling.
She needs nightingales a humming
Not Mo(re)hawks athwarting high notes
Left our repertoire completed
And canoes for Indian love calls.
() Squaw Queeney, new arriver,
To you Coppermines we donate
For the many tears you may find
As you renovate our dorm-home.
Of us Seniors few were dorm girls,
But a group so choice as we were
Mope that next year's dorming inmates
Will be cherubs just as beaming.
'Hound our eyes went circling, searching
For another needy suspect,
Found our answer in Chief Cummings,
Carpenter to use our Chick(a)saws.
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Now Chief Venable is gloating
O'er the noble gift we gave him.
In his yard the Indian Ocean
Will flow in and on forever
So its venerable water
Can evaluate leaf notebooks
By its test of floating power.
To Chief Holmes we recommended
He continue his son worship,
For we plan not to give ours up.
For this same dramatic fixer
Left we braids to use before plays,
Braids of hair so sleek and jet-black.
For Squaw Jenkins, next in order,
Designated our papooses
Young and innocent in conduct
To be kept amused with seatwork,
Seat work of a vital nature,
Perhaps in the form of witchcraft.
Hoofs that galloped loud and clanging
Drew up to our Big Chief Luddy,
For a pony he'll be needing
As he travels to earth's corners,
North to southward, east to westward,
To keep time with nation's doings.
Friendship of our distant tribesmen
We bestowed upon Chief Broudy,
Haunting his extension courses
With an appetite for learning
And for earning in profusion
All degrees that can be offered.
Now that needs of higher up-ers
Had been met so well and wisely,
Counsel gave we to all others
To be careful in the future
When in fire-drills, careless steppers
Dodged the Indian filing system.
Ruthie Denison's initials
Sure to bring her wealth unbounded,
In the garb of Indian R.E.D. dye,
Were annexed to Connie Gingras;
Tall Bert Ray with netk so stretchy
Left her india-rubber neckwear
To another shortie — Klammer;
Charlotte van Dam, make-up model,
Gave her warpaint to Booth — white man.
O most worthy Senior tribesmen
Who with me have shared dance honors
For dance rhythm and fine costumes,
What, what shall be the fate of
Dance attire and our war bonnets,
Our so gauzelike rainbowed costumes,
Our sheer May Day gowns of beauty!
Our next duty seemed apparent.
We must choose some new tribe leaders
To evoke our usual war cries
For more homework, longer school days.
For dorm privileges fewer.
Long Louise, the basket tosser,
Shall be known to all as Sky Land;
Dotty Stead, who sleeps through breakfasts
She as Hole-in-Day will answer;
Ella Scace who tats unceasing
Sits for hours on chairs four-legged,
Shall be Sitting Bull's successor;
Eunice Bettcher, a sleep walker
Who crawls out of her nest nightly.
She, as Little Crow must figure;
Shirley Rudnick, blushing beauty.
You shall be Red Cloud hereafter;
Frmyn Russell and Ruth McKay,
Classmates and the best of playmates.
You shall stand out as our Two Joys.
Special, private, dear, possessions
Were soon willed to worthy users:
Sigrid Lobdell's grand complexion
To H. Gwozdz was warmly granted;
Doris Jacob, hungry warrior,
To Miss Potter, likewise hungry
Gladly gave a cornmeal handout;
With our treasures all bequeathed,
With a war-whoop, beating tom-toms,
To the land of the Great Spirit,
Follow we the dim horizon
E'er to dwell beyond tribe limits.
Now Cherokee we with pleasure!
Ruth Denison
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PROPHECY OF '38
By our smouldering council fire,
By the hill we love so dearly,
We head tribesmen of this council
Prophesy what will o'ertake us,
Prophesy the future bravely,
As 'twill be in nineteen sixty,
As 'twill be when we are forty.
"Billie" Boyd will do some teaching:
With this fact we'll not take issue;
But she will not teach school always,
For her hair has such great beauty
That we'll see her picture often
Advertising some new product;
But we'll not be fooled by pictures,
For we'll know there's just one "Billie."
Ruth M. Cohen tells the story
Of the world and what's before it,
Of the things that make us truer,
Braver and more loyal peoples,
Tells us why the river leads us
To a place where, though we fear it.
We shall find that sought-for kindness,
And these wars of tribes and nations
Will all cease and be forgotten.
She'll help teach a greater lesson
Just as have so many others
For her knowledge is so learned
Chiefs will stop and heed her preaching
She will make her presence needed
Reaching heights where men will praise her.
Since she helps them when they're troubled.
M. C. Dempsey, in her tepee,
Cooks and sews and does her cleaning.
Hoes her garden, fixes flowers,
Keeps her wigwam warm and spotless,—
He'll be proud to bring his friends home;
All this 'cause she goes to lectures.
Learning all that they can teach her;
Little wonder that she's happy.
"Ruthie" Denison will flourish
As a wife — but more important,
She'll write clever little stories,
Flip things for a younger public,
Giving them shrewd bits of wisdom,
Leading them without their knowing;
But their parents will applaud her
Thanking the Great Spirit for her.
H. Gravelle paints famous pictures
Of the sun, moon, sky and mountains,
Of the chief who sits before us,
Of the forests and the rivers;
Many men acclaim her talents,
Call her "artist" with obeisance;
We are proud of having known her
This great painter from our council.
Jacob — "Dot" will lead men onward
To new heights which they've long hoped for,
On to truth and on to glory,
Give them faith and give them courage.
Give them things they've never dreamed of;
She was such a good chief to us,
She will be a chief to all men,
She will lead and men will follow,
Follow blindly where she leadeth,
Faithful since she shows such wisdom.
"Peg" Fa Fontaine brings us pageants
With her music and her acting.
With her voice SO low and thrilling;
It is hard to tell between them
Which her speech and which her playing;
Though it really does not matter.
For she does create much beauty,
And we know that this suffices.
"Babe" Lanoue will no doubt shudder
When she hears this appellation.
Now she is upon a mission
Bringing news to all the nations
From our big chief and his helpers;
She makes treaties we have hoped for.
Brings us things to make us better;
She has really helped our country.
Sigrid l.obdell far will journey,
Leave behind her those who envy,
For in Norway, as she's told us,
She'll find things that she now covets;
She will settle in that strange land,
Settle there and be so happy
Far from us but with her people,
In that land of cold and sunshine.
"Al" McGrath we'll see quite often
In a tepee where folks gather;
They'll eat slowly while they chatter
Of the world and of their neighbors;
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It is she who makes them happy,
With a smile she finds them plaees,
Calls them by their names politely.
Makes them feel they are important;
For as hostess she is perfect,
Truly a delightful hostess.
C. McCormick will amuse us,
Since we'll find her quoted often;
Yes, her wise and witty sayings
Will hring mirth to those who read them.
Even while they are inspiring
Just the thoughts that she had hoped for;
For she'll spur men on to glory
While she makes them laugh at others.
Betty Neyland far will travel
Till at last she reaches Russia;
She will be quite communistic.
And if there should be a famine
She will share her food with neighbors,
Just as did her predecessors;
She will teach them to be thrifty
So they'll be a healthy people ;
And for this they will acclaim her,
Make her leader of their people,
Proud will be her rank among them, —
Being their first woman chieftain.
"Flo" Peltier — "the entertainer" —
Thus will read the signs about us;
We shall hear of her fine dancing,
Of her rhythm and her beauty,
Of the steps she has invented,
Telling stories of the ages, —
"History in Dance" she calls it;
This alone will make her famous.
Bertha Bay, the great composer,
(lives much music to her tribesmen,
Music that will soothe and comfort,
Music with great moods and fancies,
Greater even than Debussy.
This wee miss has other talents,
And if lyrics too attract you
She will write them with great fervor;
They may rumble like the thunder,
Or perhaps they'll tinkle softly;
Anyway her words and music
Will live on forever lasting.
C. Rokita with her science
Will astound those who surround her,
Making cloth from almost nothing,
Making food surpassing nature's;
She will make us self-sufficient,
One great tribe and all its people
She'll make happy with her efforts,
And they'll call her "Queen of Science."
C. VanDam will be a model,
And she'll show the Junior Leaguers
How to wear their gowns of fashion,
How to perch their hats correctly,
How to choose their tiny slippers,
How to don their lacey gauntlets;
Of them all she'll be the envy, —
She who is so chic and stylish.
Leone Gould will start a bus line,
So the transportation problem
Of the girls who want to travel
From this campfire to another
May at least be made more easy;
Oh, how many girls will praise her,
Since they will not need to hurry,
For her bus will wait right near here,
Since she knows what she is doing.
Mary Lalor, sweet and winsome,
Makes so many lives seem brighter,
For she goes to many houses,
Bringing joy where'er she enters;
Witli her smile she charms the millions,
Making friends where others failed to,
Making friends of all the people;
She will teach them, she will help them.
So this is our last prediction,
As we slowly watch our fire
We have built here die so surely.
All we hope is — with our passing
We'll perhaps be mourned a little,
Hope we shall attain new summits;
For it was around this campfire
That we first learned how to reach them.
And we'll not forget while rising
That we had these small beginnings.
Shirley Champlin
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IVY POEM
When first I saw your waxen ivy leaves
'Twas after showers, fresh with shining drops.
You clung, with gentle tendrils, to the wall
As if its closeness helped you feel its strength,
And its resistance to the storm could pass
To you — encouraging your own self-pow'r.
Perhaps, when time has gone its fleeting way
And left us — stranded on the beach of strife,
We too shall need support when storms appear
We too shall need to feel a might supreme.
Then shall we feel, oh ivy, just as you.
The nearness of some staunch defender seems
Conducive of a stream of courage, life.
We also to our Alma Mater turn.
The sureness and security it brings
Re-echoes back to us, renews our hope.
When show'r is by, and sunshine hours return.
You may see us as first I saw you there.
A tear or two, perhaps, yet still we'll cling
To Alma Mater's ever helping hand.
Bertha Ray
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CLASS SONG
College of ours through the years to come
We'll he ever true to thee.
In our hearts a faith and love
Will live eternally.
Here we have worked and played together
Gaining treasures far dearer than gold.
And though hard he the task we'll conquer,
The name of our school uphold.
And with faith in the trust we've placed in thee
We'll ever reach our goal.
Music — Helen Gravelle
Words — Margaret Lanoue
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UNDERGRADUATES
Underclassmen, may you ever
Keep the customs we've held dearly,
Make our alma mater better,
Make her proud to call you children.
THE JUNIOR LEGEND
All nature was resplendent during thai Indian Summer when the fair-skinned maidens of
OUT tribe joined the Mohawks and the Greylocks. Perhaps the eager freshness of our laces appealed
to the sympathetic nature of the older, wiser sisters, fur with cautious forethought ami diplomatic
management they guided us along the trail to understanding. Keen-minded chieftains added their
efforts to the forwarding of wisdom. Soon we realized that in order to receive the sheepskins we
desired, we would have to burn the midnight oil. Not all our time was spent so laboriously. We
climbed the lofty peaks about us, held tribal pow-wows of great ceremony, feasted, sang and danced
together. In the costume of the ancients we portrayed the life before us. Then we parted for a short
time.
Again the gold-washed mountains greeted us as we returned to the familiar tepee on the hill.
Our exuberant spirits had to be expressed through a big and festive Corn Dance before we settled
down to the serious business of supervising the self-complacent new ones. We executed our duties
and turned again to the more serious pursuit of knowledge. Long and earnestly we labored to
collect enough wampum for a journey to the sea shore and bay town. Tribal reports will prove thai
our maidens were most versatile and possessed many admirable qualities.
These commendable attributes serve as excellent copy for our younger sisters and brothers,
who vainly strive to follow in our footsteps.
Xow the period of arduous training has arrived and as we struggle hopefully along still as-
sisted by experienced leaders, we confidently aspire toward the last long climb — the period of
testing and success!
Janet Jillson, '39
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THE LEGEND OF THE SOPHOMORES
Long, long ago, to the North entrance of the Great Wigwam timidly ventured a few papooses
of a greenish complexion. Big Sisters carefully guided stumbling mocassins; Big Chiefs thought-
fully added great quantities of homework, until the freshly-entered ones were finally blanketed
and bestowed with membership in the most learned tepee. The erstwhile silent group made raucous
mark upon the buck-skinned calendar. Spirit Party, Planting Dance were theirs for celebration.
Big Sing and Heap Big Study were their consideration. Thus came the eager youngsters to great
learning.
Many moons had risen and set, a long and joyous growing season had passed, before the same
group once again approached the Great Wigwam, this time, however, entering by the South
entrance and seating themselves in state upon the logs reserved for the Sophomore tribe. In realiza-
tion of a great necessity, this mighty tribe at once undertook the task of acquainting ignorant
children with the ceremonial rites and rituals of tribal life. All this was duly and satisfactorily
performed.
The harvest season was nearly spent before those merrymaking maidens urged one and all
to don bright feathers and replenish paint for the initial and the best toe-trip of the year.
Throughout the rule of hoary Winter and even in the young Spring's reign, Sophomoric
enthusiasm, pep, and zeal were noted by the tribesmen. Each pow-wow, counsel, contest, and each
session of learning was enlivened by lusty war-whoop and merry guffaw, symbols of that proud
and lofty clan.
Thus stood the record of the noble tribe of Sophomores on the birch-bound rolls of fame.
Dorethy Stead, '40
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THE LEGEND OF THE FRESHMEN
With the harvest moon just coming, when t he cornfield stood erect, young braves of many
nations, in from north and south Berkshire, from Franklin, and from farthest Hampden, in
followed the trail of the great-eyed owl, the wise one, — followed so that others they could lead
in the days to come. Thus they reached this House of Learning and assembled within the good
wigwam, Taconic. At the first great council-fire they received the salutations and admonitions
of Big Chief Bowman; with him they smoked the peace-pipe of good-will. The sign of friendship
they received from all the chiefs and sachems, — the chief of all-good-English, the chief of all-
that's-past, the medicine-man of nature, the keeper of the hooks, the guardian of well-being,
the maker of the song, the master-friend of the rainbow, the witch-doctors of the mind.
But the initiates were pounced upon by the budding warriors who had been sprouting for
twelve moons. The young ones were stripped of their paint and make-up; their scalps removed
with orange skull-caps. This and other humiliations they endured with stoicism up until the feast-
day of Thanksgiving. However, on the eve of the day of saints the striplings invoked the spirits
of ghosts and goblins, filled dark ways with webs and witches, and provided a merry pow-wow
for the whole tribe.
By the time of the season of Merry (living, big sister tribeswomen and little sister tribes-
women, — not to mention three little brother tribesmen, — were united as one; then were there
pleasant doings, songs and feasting, laughter and giftgiving at the wigwam, by the council-fire.
In the midst of winter, with common fortitude, the whole tribe ran the examination gamut, the
happy outcome of which was celebrated, at the coming of the robin, by a ceremonial dance fostered
by the young braves.
All the while, the tribe was increasing its wampum of knowledge with sparkling beads of
learning. And when the Great Spirit sent the rays of flaming sun in a great rush upon the earth,
the plucky young braves stuck a feather in their bonnets, — proud to be established as full-
fledged members of the House of Learning in the Berkshires.
Stanley Gradziel, '41
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ACTIVITIES
Music, drama, painting, reading,
Soccer, tennis, baseball, hiking,
These and many other pastimes
Brightened hours of ivork and study.
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Student Council
President •> ( > 1 ''-' Jacob '38
Secretary-Treasurer Margaret Lanoue '38
HROUGHOUT the school year we have frequently listened to the announce-
ment, "The Student Council will meet . . ." and if the notice was not intimately
connected with us, we immediately forgot about this group.
Our able representatives do not receive the publicity given to other organiza-
tions; yet they function efficiently and cooperatively for our benefit. The successful
Christmas banquet, sponsored by the Council, is ample proof of their effective
organization.
We have been represnted not only at the New York Conference but also at
the State Conference in Boston.
We take this opportunity to voice our appreciation for the services of tins
Council.
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Nisatin Staff
Editor-in -Chief
Assistant
Literary Editor
Assistants
Art Editor
Business Manager
Assistants
Margaret Lanoue '38
Mildred Boyd '38
Bertha Ray '38
(Ruth Denison '38
'Shirley Champlin '38
J Janet Jillson '39
(Dorethy Stead '40
Helen Gravelle '38
Claire Dempsey '38
(Margaret LaFontaine '38
I Florence Peltier '38
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The Dramatic Club
President Claire Dempsey
I 'ice- President Helen Gwozdz
Secretary-Treasurer Rita McAndrews
"The world's a theatre, the earth a stage,
Which God and nature do with actors fill."
Hevwood
HE DRAMATIC Club opened another successful year by adding to its mem-
bership a fund of new talent.
They presented at one of our first student assemblies an interesting and amus-
ing program on lighting, make-up and costuming.
The club members have discussed current productions and have dramatized
at their meetings scenes from the New York stage.
If the activities of the Dramatic Club in the coming year are as commanding
and as successful as those of the present year, the club will be kept busy weeding out
the applicants to this growing organization.
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President
I ice- President
Secretary- Treasurer
Librarians
Glee Club
Helen Gravelle '38
Louise Long '39
Priscilla Booth '40
i Ella Scace '41
1 Helen Shea '40
U:
NDER Miss Lillian Boyden's able baton the Glee Club swung into action
almost as soon as the college doors opened in September.
The approaching Christmas holidays heralded not only coming cheer but the
culmination of many weeks of hard work, the Concert. In addition to a program
of numbers calculated to show the varied ability of the group a selection of carols
was presented in which their natural charm was enhanced by flickering candle-light.
Then on through the year the songsters celebrated each season in the appro-
priate key at entertainments and exercises, besides the bi-weekly meetings.
No Commencement Week could be quite complete without the aid of song.
In this way the Glee Club brought to a close another successful year.
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Art Club
c.
President
Secretary- Treasurer
Program Chairman
Beth Lane '40
Grace Morse '40
Elaine MeCormick '40
dlARCOAL over one eyebrow, a paint brush thrust behind an ear, the Art
Club dabs and putters to its heart's content.
The year started ambitiously with several lectures and demonstrations by
way of introduction to the types of media used, but before much experimentation
could be tried an assembly program beckoned. New trends in Christinas decorations
seemed to please everyone, including the "Daubers" themselves.
Decorating here, designing there, the club suddenly acquired a real purpose.
Noticing the drab walls of the dininghall, it decided to remedy matters. Accordingly,
plans were made and designs plotted for murals to enliven those walls. Although
this work will probably extend over several years, nevertheless the club is certain
that a year that marked, besides the start of its career, the first steps of such an
enterprise is quite a complete one.
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W. A. A.
President
I ice- President
Secretary
Treasurer
Head of Sports
Charlotte van Dam '38
Louise Long '39
Dorethy Stead '40
Louise Pignatielli '40
Helen Donnis '39
T.
O THE tune of bruised knees the freshmen were introduced via the soccer
Held to the activities of the W. A. A. Proving their mettle there, the next event
was more than enough to faze even the hardened upperclassmen as up the Thunder-
holt Ski Trail we labored to be rewarded by hot dogs and fun on Greylock's lofty
peak.
Plans for another winter carnival were dissolved when the necessary snow failed
to appear, and only the rhythm of Helen Gravelle's orchestra a few weeks later
could soothe our wounded spirits.
Each sport held enthusiastic sway over the portion of the year it called its
own. Inter-class games, hiking, and ladder tournaments accounted for our leisure
time.
Play Day and May Day joined hands for a colorful display in the late spring.
And so the year was ended with the same energetic bang as marked its beginning.
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Current Events Club
/'resident
Vice-President
Secretary
Priscilla Booth '40
Marjorie Bower '39
Margaret Russell '10
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'NE OF the largest clubs in the school, the Current Events Club has done much
toward keeping its members from assuming that well-known attitude of ignoring
the world at large, of seeing only as far as the limits of the campus.
Every two weeks during the year this group met, listened critically to the care-
fully prepared topics of several members, and discussed various points with vehem-
ence. The score of material was broad, ranging from the Panay incident and the
war in China along a varied course to current literature and movies.
The value of such an organization can be measured only by noticing the in-
creased interest in the newspapers and the intelligent answers forthcoming. Alto-
gether the club looks back upon an enjoyable, worthwhile year and forward to the
second.
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Poetrv Club
President
f ice-President
Secretary-Treasurer
Florence Peltier '38
Julia Mish '40
Ruth Denison '38
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<ADEX with books of favorite verse and armed with a dreamy look, off they
trot for a few hours every two weeks to worship at their muse's feet and to mingle
with fellow-worshippers.
Keats, Swinburne, Lindsay! Sonnets, free verse, parodies. So on and on they
read aloud, discuss, or just enjoy. Occasionally this avid and rather distant group
appears in public with a bit of choral speaking but more frequently it remains hidden
from all save the chosen few, its members. It has been rumored too that a few suc-
cessful stabs at original verse have been made and that potential poets are in our
midst.
Although the year has now closed, volumes of poetry protrude from suitcases
and bags, mute evidence that the love and appreciation of poetry has deepened
through the influence of the club and its valuable, enjoyable experience.
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The Photography Club
President Stanley Gradziel
J ice- President Mary Connors
Treasurer Gerald ( lleary
O^METHING new in the line of clubs was instituted this year, representative
of the vital interest we have in pictorial art — a Photography Club.
Mr. Blair, of Williamstown, lectured to this group several times and gave
valuable instruction about developing film and printing pictures.
It is understood by non-members that this club possesses a dark room — so
perhaps their theme song is "Out of the Darkness."
So far we have seen no candid camera shots of campus life, but we look for-
ward to reviewing the interesting results of the members' future efforts in this field.
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Ensemble
Violins
Cello
Clarinet
Trumpet
Piano
Beth Weston
Margaret LaFountaine '38
Lillian Boyden
Louise Long '39
Irma Klammer '39
Ruth Tabor 'II
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Priscilla Booth
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Ruth Carpenter
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Constance Gingras
Grace Eleanor Hall
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Elizabeth Lane
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Shirley Rudnick
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Evelyn Rustemeyer
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Margaret Benedetti
Marie Eunice Bettcher
Constance Beverly
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Rose Butterly
June Chase
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Stanley Gradziel
Dorothy Kruszyna
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Martha Rand
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Martha Stein
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AND CATALOGS PRINTING
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PRINTERS RULERS BINDERS
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Corner Bracewell Ave. and Houghton St.
North Adams, - - - Massachusetts
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S. ANES & CO.
115 Main Street
North Adams, Mass.
HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
DELICIOUS LUNCHEONS
Fine Assortment of Homemade
Candies
Compliments of
NORTH ADAMS
NATIONAL BANK
North Adams, Mass.
Member of Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation
VESTMENTS
for Choir and Pulpit
THE C. E. WARD CO.
NEW LONDON, OHIO
Graduation Caps and Gowns,
Band Uniforms, Gowns for School
Choirs and Glee Clubs
Write for Free Catalogs
H. W. CLARK COMPANY
WHOLESALE GROCERS
Since 1876
Goldflower and Greylock Food
Products are Health Builders
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Compliments of
A FRIEND
FOR ARTISTIC PORTRAITS
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Quality Work at No Higher Prices
37 North St. Pittsfield, Mass.
Telephone 2-7077
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WEST
END BEAUTY
SHOPPE
30 Main Street
Mr
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future
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83 ' 2 MAIN ST.
BOOTHMAN'S FLOWER SHOP
62 MAIN ST.
BROOKNER'S FUR SHOP
88 MAIN ST.
CARROL CUT RATE
MAIN ST.
HIRSCH'S DRUG STORE
5 1 EAGLE ST.
F. B. OLIVER & COMPANY
18 STATE ST.
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3 EAGLE ST.
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